Portrait of Paul-Eugène Milliet, Second Lieutenant of the Zouaves
1894
oil
From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum
1894
oil
From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum
The painting shows a man in a dark blue military uniform with gold buttons and a red hat with a black band and gold trim. He has a thick reddish-brown beard and mustache. A small green medal with a yellow ribbon is pinned to his left chest. The background is a swirling mix of teal and green brushstrokes, with a yellow crescent moon and star in the upper right corner. The man's face is painted with thick, textured strokes, giving the portrait a sense of energy and movement. The overall effect is one of vibrant color and dynamic brushwork. Check out more works by Vincent van Gogh.
